If the U.S. had co-determination, as in Germany, where unions reps have board seats, but point is taken.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/06/opinion/warren-workers-bo...

Still, having a union would provide a stronger bargaining position than individuals voicing concerns during all-hands.

Thank you, that was the concept I was referring to in another comment but didn't know the name of!

You're right, but we have to take one step at a time to get there. Among other things, unions normalize the notion that employees also have a say in how the business runs, even if it's rather limited.